Selected Articles
“DEI 2.0: How Boston’s business community can lead its reinvention,” Boston Business Journal
Everywhere you look, DEI is under attack. Billionaire investor Bill Ackman. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Even once-sympathetic leaders like former ADL and American Jewish Committee presidents Abe Foxman and David Harris are now calling for the end of diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the workplace and broader society.
“What does it mean to be an anti-racist? Three DEI scholars explain.” MassLive
What is the difference between being not racist and anti-racist?
“Beyond the DEI jousting: How Georgia can lead,” The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The debate over diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts in the workplace is intensifying in Georgia. As The Atlanta Journal Constitution recently reported, shareholders from three cornerstones of the Georgia economy recently brought resolutions before their businesses demanding the companies act on DEI.
“These leaders show that allyship is easier than you think,” SWITCH
For all the back and forth over DEI right now, most businesses recognize a simple truth: the workplace continues to get more diverse and the need for equity in the workplace isn’t going anywhere.
“7 ways to build cultural intelligence and become a more inclusive leader,” Fast Company
To be an ‘Includer’ and an anti-racist ally, leaders need to bridge culture gaps, writes this DEI expert and Black female CEO. Prepare to feel uncomfortable.
“White Men Can Jump: 4 Ways to Become a DEI Ally,” The Good Men Project
Someone needs to open the door. Early in my career, I learned that white male allies can create access and opportunity. Contrary to stereotypes about white men, these leaders recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion to all of us — and do something about it.
“Be An Includer: Three Qualities Of Culturally Intelligent Leaders,” Chief Executive
Most leaders understand the business case for inclusion, but they struggle to make it happen. One way is to nurture your cultural IQ.
“Black entrepreneurs need more white allies,” The Boston Globe
In the 1980s, as I was preparing to launch my public relations agency, I had lunch with a white friend, a columnist for the Boston edition of Adweek. He was a veteran of the city’s PR world, and I wanted to get his perspective on whether he thought a Black-owned public relations and marketing agency would do well in Boston.
“How allyship helped make Bill Russell a legend,” CommonWealth Beacon
Red Auerbach had a key role in the Celtic great’s rise
“Allyship in the wake of Roe; Six actions employers can take right now,” Boston Business Journal
The U.S. Supreme Court’s radical and dangerous decision last week to overturn Roe v. Wade and upend a half century of protecting a women’s reproductive freedom has left many women — and men — angry and upset.
‘Staking out Mayor Wu’s home is intimidation, not protest,” WBUR Cognoscenti
In recent years, we’ve seen no shortage of hateful, vile, reprehensible behavior exhibited towards women and people of color. Over the past weeks, protesters have directed that hate toward Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, hurling misogynistic slurs and threatening violence outside her home in Roslindale. We don’t have to accept this behavior.
“What Whoopi Goldberg misunderstood about racism and the Holocaust,” The Boston Globe
Jews are in the ‘other’ category in America, every bit as marginalized because of their religion as I am at times because of my skin color.
“7 Steps for Becoming an Anti-Racism Advocate,” Boston Magazine
Here’s what you can do right now.
“Embracing diversity will help companies in the struggle ahead,” Boston Business Journal
We need all hands on deck for what will be a difficult several months for the regional economy. The sooner we make our businesses diverse and inclusive, the nimbler and better prepared they will be, write three Boston business leaders in this exclusive op-ed.
“Starting a corporate anti-racism movement,” CommonWealth Beacon
7 ways to increase racial equity in and outside the workplace
“It’s Time For Action, To Help Heal America’s Racial Divide,” HuffPost
Americans have faced the deepest of tragedies since Independence Day this year. First, the death of two black men after encounters with police. Then the shooting of five police officers in Dallas by a sniper who reportedly wanted to kill white cops as payback.
